Summer ball boost for community hub

Jan Leatham receives the cheque on behalf of Number One. Flanking her are Logan Sangster and Dawn Law

Published:13:08Friday 01 September 2017

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Banchory’s Summer Marquee Ball took a break from fundraising this year - but has still managed a sizeable local donation.

The 20th anniversary event in June was a thank-you to all those who have supported the ball over the years.

But organisers Logan Sangster and Dawn Law did stage the Marquee Ball Games and, boosted by in-house donations, raised £6500 for Number One - the community hub in the town’s Scott Skinner Square.

Number One’s project co-ordinator, Jean Henretty, thanked everyone who had contributed to the donation.

She said: “Number One is a community cafe, run by volunteers for everyone in the community.

“The cafe refurbishment cost £25,000 and we require £20,000 annual running costs. This donation will go towards the refurbishment of the learning rooms where we hold workshops and counselling sessions.

“We have held a number of accredited courses, including first aid and food hygiene, with 50 people receiving qualifications.”

Next year’s summer ball will be held on June 23 at Raemoir House Hotel.